The Beantown Tales

   The second installment to the Green Series, “The Popcorn Hydrangea of Poppingtom”,  is on its way!   Written as the sequel to“The Land of Chocolate Cosmos”, this children’s book portrays a land with magical popcorn popping flowers, busy drive in movie lots and a determined, environmentally conscious little boy, named Nicholas.  

The 2nd book of the Green series is set to be released summer of 2011.

 This poetic tale is sure to keep both adults and children entertainingly educated on the dangers of air pollution as well as empowering children to make key changes in their communities.  Illustrated once again by the talented Kevin Coffrey who has contributed animations for “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and Star Wars video games, readers wont be disappointed by the fantastical popcorn world created to teach children about the importance of clean air while keeping tummies tantalized by the buttery popcorn imagery.

With the soon to be released second “green” series book, “The Popcorn Hydrangea of Poppingtom,” The Beantown Tales has realized it’s need for a logo.  While logos are an extremely significant marketing factor when brand identifying a product, service and yes, even a children’s book series, it is important to create an image which is both identifiable, memorable and most importantly, appealing to your audience.  Once the finished image is complete, this easily identifiable “badge” will be reprinted within book copies as well as the profile for the new facebook page.  With these factors in mind, The Beantown Tales has teamed up with a graphic designer to create the perfect artistic representation.  One that reflects the author, Suzie Hearl Canale’s, significant “roots” and adoration of Boston, the logo will likely display a skyline of the city with additional symbolic images of beanstalks and story books.   After all, what better view could a Bostonian find than the familiarly beautiful scene of our beloved city skyline.

Due to be released early summer is the second book to the Green Series, “The Popcorn Hydrangea of Poppingtom.”  In this 2nd tale, the hero, Nicholas, helps to save his magical popcorn producing town from the negative effects of air pollution.  Take a peek at the cover sketch by again illustrator, Kevin Coffey!

“The Land of Chocolate Cosmos” is spreading its word across Massachusetts having sold over 600 copies in just two months!  This enviromentally focused children’s book is perfect for ages 4-8 and is sure to entertain with “sweet” themes and topics!

The Land of Chocolate Cosmos is on the way. The finished product left the printer in Texas today. Take a look at the in color cover.

The next classic in children's books

You can order now at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com

Coco has shown how to correct their ecology.

My Book is done with illustrations!!!  Last 2!  Please let me know what you think?

The Land of Chocolate Cosmos sees the importance of conservation.

My publishing liaison, Brad Vinson of Mascot Books offered this commentary: “Last two!  I can’t wait to see these colored.”

Yesterday was incredibly exciting as Amazon.com offered the book for pre-sale.

Illustrator Kevin Coffey delivered another amazing sketch today for the coming children’s book, The Land of Chocolate Cosmos.

Let me know what you think ?

The results of a poor ecological plan.

Mascot Publishing’s Brad Vinson sent these drafts over with his commentary:

”

More greatness. As always, any changes you may want, let me know.  
Thanks!

Brad "

Coco sees the devastation in the Land of Chocolate Cosmos

Children's book hero Coco views the wase of Chocolate Cosmos

My commmentary back to Brad:

"very close to what I saw when writing this scene."

Happy Monday to you,

Again, Kevin is blowing me away with these sketches. Just a small
note, the stick figures will be more developed for the final art. Let
me know what you think and if you have any thing you see that you
would like to see changed let me know. Thanks!

Brad

I love the initial sketches. I especially adore Kevin’s interpretation of the town itself.